Join host Jordan Kaufman as he welcomes special guest Robert
Wolcott to Ridgewood Talks. Rob, the co-founder and chair of the World
Innovation Network, known as TWIN Global… and a professor at Kellogg and Booth Schools of Business, discusses his family's move to Ridgewood, NJ, during the pandemic and their experiences in the community. He also delves into the themes of his latest book, 'Proximity,' exploring how digital technologies are reshaping business, society, and everyday life. The conversation covers topics such as the future of artificial intelligence, the importance of making retail essential in people's lives, and how Ridgewood can embrace its unique charm in an evolving landscape.

 

00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks

00:24 Meet the Hosts: Jeanne and Jordan

01:11 Special Guest: Robert Wolcott

02:08 Rob's Journey to Ridgewood

03:06 Settling into Ridgewood Life

06:06 The Ridgewood Coffee Shop Experience

10:18 Ridgewood: A High School Town

15:18 Parenting and Education Insights

22:33 Balancing Technology and Nature

27:43 The Impact of Screen Time on Children's Development

28:16 Envisioning the Future of Ridgewood

32:30 The Role of Technology in Modern Life

32:49 Debunking Myths About Artificial Intelligence

37:21 The Cognitive Effects of Technology

43:57 Proximity Theory and the Future of Digital Technology

49:37 Making Retail Essential in People's Lives

54:11 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell



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